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| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | May 12, 2026 | WTTW | Possible Illinois Hantavirus Case Not Linked to Outbreak on Cruise Ship | https://news.wttw.com/2026/05/12/possible-illinois-hantavirus-case-not-linked-outbreak-cruise-ship | The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Tuesday the agency is investigating a potential hantavirus case in an Illinois resident that is not linked to a recent deadly cruise ship outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is conducting additional testing to confirm the resident is positive for hantavirus, … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | May 12, 2026 | WTTW | CPS Schools Facing School Staffing Cuts as District’s Budget Deficit Tops $730M | https://news.wttw.com/2026/05/12/cps-schools-facing-school-staffing-cuts-district-s-budget-deficit-tops-730m | Chicago Public Schools is planning to cut staff positions at schools across the city this summer as it seeks to close a budget deficit that tops $730 million. District officials acknowledged they’re facing a “challenging” budget cycle as they unveiled their initial school-level budgets to principals throughout Chicago on Tuesday. … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | May 12, 2026 | WTTW | Democrats Vow to Fight $1 Billion Senate Security Proposal for White House Ballroom | https://news.wttw.com/2026/05/11/democrats-vow-fight-1-billion-senate-security-proposal-white-house-ballroom | WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans returning to Washington on Monday are facing questions about a $1 billion Senate security proposal that could help pay for President Donald Trump’s ballroom as Democrats say they will try to defeat it. Senate Republicans added the money for White House security to a spending bill … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | May 12, 2026 | WBEZ | CPS plans to cut teacher positions, raise class sizes in bid to shrink $732 million deficit | https://www.wbez.org/education/2026/05/12/cps-plans-cut-teacher-positions-raise-class-sizes-shrink-723-million-deficit | Chicago Public Schools told principals Tuesday that the district is planning to cut the number of regular teachers who work in schools next year, a change that will result in bigger class sizes. CPS is raising the student-to-teacher ratio it uses to provide funding to schools by 1 for every … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | May 12, 2026 | NBC Local | Why is colon cancer on the rise in young people? What to know and steps you can take | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/why-is-colon-cancer-on-the-rise-in-young-people/3935080/ | Colon cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in people under the age of 50, according to the American Cancer Society, but what's behind the alarming surge and why are cases shifting? The trend was highlighted by the death of Kevin Gonzalez, an 18-year-old diagnosed with colon cancer … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | May 12, 2026 | NBC Local | 4 hospitalized, including 9-month-old, after crash involving police in Chicago | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/4-hospitalized-including-baby-after-crash-involving-police-in-chicago/3935135/ | A 9-month-old baby, two police officers and a 26-year-old woman were hospitalized after a squad car and the woman's car collided in Chicago on Tuesday morning. Around 11:17 a.m., a 26-year-old woman driving a Volkswagen SUV eastbound on West 87th Street in Chicago's West Chatham neighborhood with a 9-month-old baby … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | May 12, 2026 | NBC Local | Chicago breakfast institution expands with new location | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-breakfast-institution-expands-with-new-location/3935122/ | An iconic Chicago breakfast destination is growing its footprint and opening a new location in the city's Wicker Park neighborhood. Ann Sather, known for its Swedish breakfast and cinnamon rolls, plans to open a restaurant along West Division Street near North Honore Street in July, its owner, longtime Ald. Tom … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | May 12, 2026 | NBC Local | University of Chicago's history-making season continues in NCAA tournament | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/university-of-chicagos-history-making-season-continues-in-ncaa-tournament/3935171/ | The University of Chicago’s men’s baseball team broke a staggering 113-year drought this year, but there’s still a lot left to play for. That’s because the Maroons are getting set for the NCAA Division III baseball tournament, which kicks off this weekend at 16 regional sites across the United States. … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | May 12, 2026 | NBC Local | How did an Illinois resident potentially contract hantavirus? What we've learned | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/how-did-an-illinois-resident-potentially-contract-hantavirus-what-weve-learned/3935177/ | After Illinois officials announced on Tuesday it is investigating a possible hantavirus case in the state that is "not connected" to the [ widespread outbreak on a cruise ship ][1] that sparked concerns across the globe, many may be wondering how the person could have caught the virus. The person … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | May 12, 2026 | Fox Chicago | UIC sprinter remembered after deadly wrong-way crash | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/uic-sprinter-remembered-after-deadly-wrong-way-crash | ![UIC track star killed in crash on Mother's Day weekend][10] #### [ UIC track star killed in crash on Mother's Day weekend ][11] A UIC student athlete is being remembered after a tragic wrong-way crash on I-88 in Aurora over Mother's Day weekend. #### The Brief * * Family and … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | May 12, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Chicago knows how to host a DNC. That might be the problem | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-knows-how-host-dnc-might-be-problem | ![Will the 2028 DNC be held in Chicago? Here's what officials are saying][4] #### [ Will the 2028 DNC be held in Chicago? Here's what officials are saying ][5] DNC officials spent part of their second day in Chicago at the United Center. The crew that ran the convention in … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | May 12, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies of brain tumor | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/former-hawks-center-jason-collins-dies-brain-tumor | ![][1] article LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 11: Jason Collins smiles during the NBA Pride Activation as part of NBA All-Star Weekend on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) Expand #### The Brief * * Jason Collins, the first openly gay … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | May 12, 2026 | Columbia Chronicle | New neurodiversity alliance aims to connect Columbia students with careers and community | https://columbiachronicle.com/campus/new-neurodiversity-alliance-aims-to-connect-columbia-students-with-careers-and-community/ | Columbia will launch a new student organization this fall aimed at helping neurodivergent students build professional connections, access career opportunities and find community on campus. The Neurodiversity Alliance , a chapter of the national nonprofit organization of the same name, will offer students networking opportunities, professional development resources and connections … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | May 12, 2026 | Columbia Chronicle | The climate movement is leaving disabled people behind as the crisis worsens | https://columbiachronicle.com/opinion/the-climate-movement-is-leaving-disabled-people-behind-as-the-crisis-worsens/ | ### THE SUSTAINABILITY ISSUE * * * Last March, as the tornado sirens rang for the third time that month, most residents of my apartment immediately headed for the lowest floor. I sat, heart racing, alone in my wheelchair at the top of multiple flights of stairs, wondering if or … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | May 12, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | City Council members want Johnson to tackle replacing ShotSpotter | https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2026/05/12/shotspotter-gunshot-detection-technology-replacement-city-council-brandon-johnson | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][37] * [ Facebook ][38] * [ Bluesky ][39] * [ Email ][40] * [ Reddit ][41] * [ Flipboard ][42] It looks like Chicago will have to get through another surge of summer violence without gunshot detection technology. That … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | May 12, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | State lawmakers want to rein in artificial intelligence. Here's how. | https://chicago.suntimes.com/springfield/2026/05/12/artificial-intelligence-regulation-legislation-illinois-general-assembly-proposals | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][28] * [ Facebook ][29] * [ Bluesky ][30] * [ Email ][31] * [ Reddit ][32] * [ Flipboard ][33] With Congress yet to act on reining in artificial intelligence, that obligation has fallen into the laps of individual … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | May 12, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Greek bulgur salad is quick to assemble and hearty enough to be a complete meal | https://chicago.suntimes.com/recipes/2026/05/12/greek-bulgur-salad-tastefood-recipe | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][21] * [ Facebook ][22] * [ Bluesky ][23] * [ Email ][24] * [ Reddit ][25] * [ Flipboard ][26] This hearty bulgur salad is inspired by tabbouleh. Tabbouleh is a refreshing Levantine salad primarily composed of nutty bulgur … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | May 12, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | CPS plans to cut teacher positions, raise class sizes in bid to shrink $732 million deficit | https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2026/05/12/cps-plans-cut-teacher-positions-raise-class-sizes-shrink-723-million-deficit | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][9] * [ Facebook ][10] * [ Bluesky ][11] * [ Email ][12] * [ Reddit ][13] * [ Flipboard ][14] Chicago Public Schools told principals Tuesday that the district is planning to cut the number of regular teachers who … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | May 12, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies at 47 | https://chicago.suntimes.com/nba/2026/05/12/jason-collins-nba-first-openly-gay-player-dies-at-47 | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay player who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | May 12, 2026 | CBS Local | Social Security recipients could get a nearly 4% cost-of-living adjustment, forecasters say | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/social-security-2027-cola-inflation-retirees/ | Social Security recipients could receive a 2027 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) of nearly 4%, driven by inflation climbing at its [ fastest pace ][13] in almost three years. Seniors and others who receive Social Security benefits could see a COLA of 3.9% next year, according to a new estimate from the … |